Gypsy Studio
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Charles was still thinking how he was going to start life afresh but unknown to him, Nurse Brittany had arranged everything for him to continue earning a living.
She arranged a part-time job as a cleaner in the hospital and allowed him to stay at her place until he was able to fend for himself and afford to rent a place of his own.
Months have passed and now, he has gotten more closer with Nurse Brittany. Also with her help and his salary from his cleaning job, he managed to get a place of his own. His new life seems unfamiliar to him because his tastes are of great significance. He also developed a big interest in ballet dancing.
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On this fateful day, it was raining outside. The spotlight exhibit ballet dancers, training at the Gypsy ballet studio.
Gypsy Ballet Studio is said to be one of the best studios because of its serene atmosphere, and an open area with a smooth, wooden floor. Different widths and heights of ballet barres are seen, mounted on waist level to support and stabilize exercises and stretches for the ballet dancers.
The ballet studio is always full of beautiful young students, guided by ballet teachers. The overall atmosphere is perceived as one full of grace and discipline, with a focus on precision and artistry.
As it was raining that day, there was no much trainees in the studio unlike usual. Some couldn’t make it and decided to stay back until the rains pour down completely.
Charles is seen entering the studio drenched in the rain. He couldn’t find a cab or any public transport as it was raining cats and dogs.
As he entered the studio, he attracted the eyes of those training already in the corners of the studio. He immediately rushed into the restroom, took a hot bath and changed into his normal training gears.
As usual, he was making the wrong moves and seems to be getting frustrated at himself especially when he looks at other trainers staring back at home and obviously noticing his flaws. It has not been up to two weeks he started training.
Fortunately for him on this unlucky day, He was noticed by a professional female ballet instructor.
As she approached Charles, he felt an aura of elegance, with a poised posture. She has a slender, toned physique and a serene and calm facial expression. One glance at her would make one call her a princess. This was Sophie Lane.
She was wearing a simple yet elegant ballet outfit, a leotard, and a matching tight that heavily highlights her form and allows her to keep an easy movement of her body.
“Hey, Mister, you’re doing it wrong. Who taught you that? Sophie asked Charles with curiosity fully shown in her voice.
Astonished by her beauty, it took Charles quite a few seconds before he could mutter out words from his mouth.
“Nobody, sweetheart. It’s my first week here in this studio but no one is less free or obliged to guide me. I just have this dying passion for ballet. Even though I don’t remember anything from my past, I feel a lot attracted to ballet dance moves. “ Charles finally said.
“Well I fully understand how you feel, Sophie replied in a soft tone.
Her voice was soothing and like that of an angel or so does Charles thought as of this moment.
She continued. “ I’m sorry for your memory loss, I wouldn’t know how it feels since I haven’t experienced that, hahaha “. With a facial expression of sympathy fully visible even if one observes from afar.
At first glance, it seems they both have something in common. The feeling of attraction and love for ballet.
At once, she showed him how to make the right moves and how to flow creatively and in-depth with the background music.
“Here, you move like this, at this point, you bend your knees slightly slow while your back is still held straight, do you get it? Sophie instructed him while showing him the exact moves in slow motion.
“Oh I get it now, let me show you” He replied in an enthusiastic tone.
He did it exactly as she directed him and even did it like a pro. This got Sophie’s attention more.
She didn’t expect Charles to learn it at one glance.
“He must have an unusual past. It’s practically impossible to grasp her words and moves so easily if he wasn’t a professional before.” She thought and did not speak out loud.
“Hey, Mister. My name is Sophie Lane, I have been training in this studio for the past three years. If you don’t mind, what’s your name? She inquired with hope she would recognize him by his name. It seems she was really into ballet as a career and knew stuff, prominent people, and names involved in ballet.
“My name is Charles. This is just a new name I gave to myself since I got discharged from the hospital. It’s nice meeting you, Sophie. You seem like a nice person too” Charles finally said.
Sophie’s cheeks turned red, she blushed and smiled.
“You are just being too kind. She said with a sarcastic smile, moving her lips in an uncommon manner
“Well let me show another easy move. Let’s see what you got.” She immediately changed the topic
She demonstrated the Chasse move, a dance move where one foot chases the other out of its position. This move looks easy but it’s only a professional that can perform it without falling to the floor and getting hurt if care is not taken.
Charles understood what she was trying to do so he just accepted that he couldn’t do that.
She believed him and thought he couldn't get the Chasse move in one glance so she showed him other simpler moves.
Moves like the Port de Bras also known as the swift movement of the arms, the pique move which entails stepping onto a straight leg with a pointed toe, and many other simple moves.
Charles went ahead and easily made those moves, thus impressing her. With the rate of his learning, she had no hard time accepting to be his coach.
They kept on trying other moves the same day.
At some point, it was getting late, and now time for Gyspy Studio to close for the day. Sophie and Charles bade their farewell after a short chitchat and promised to see each other around soon.
Charles felt a certain kind of way after he met with Sophie. He hasn’t felt like this since he got discharged from Gomez Hospital. His life so far has been boring, busy with different types of menial jobs and the same uninteresting pattern every day. He thought it was a good thing he decided to try ballet for a change.
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